By Leah Asmelash, There was a time, not too long ago, when many people could only name one, maybe two, poets — often a long-dead White man named William Shakespeare, Robert Frost or Walt Whitman. In recent years, though, a shift has occurred. Amanda Gorman, after reading her striking poem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January,
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By Fisk University Press, Fisk University announces the release of a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ storied history and evolution since its inception in 1871 is deeply woven into the fabric of the African American experience. Their story of hope, resilience, and
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By Alcorn State University Newsroom, The U.S. Department of Education announced that over $2.7 million over a five year period has been awarded to Alcorn State University for Talent Search. The grant was made possible by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). “Alcorn appreciates the continued
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By Peniel E. Joseph Gen. Colin Powell’s death from complications of Covid-19 represents more than the loss of a great American; it also marks the passing from the public arena of a model of Black Republican politics that the United States may never see again. For much of the past three decades, Powell served as perhaps the
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By Clark Atlanta University Newsroom, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has partnered with Dell Technologies and The Home Depot to develop an Innovation Lounge for current students to pursue entrepreneurial, academic and career opportunities. On Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at 11 a.m., Clark Atlanta University will hold a virtual unveiling of the space. Located in the
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By Joe Sutton, A federal judge ruled Monday that the University of North Carolina did not discriminate against applicants who were White and Asian American during the university’s undergraduate admissions process, according to court documents. The ruling comes following a lawsuit filed in 2014 by the group Students for Fair Admissions, which argued UNC used race
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By Rob Frehse, The World Health Organization on Wednesday honored the late Henrietta Lacks, whose cells have been used for innovative scientific research for decades, with an award in recognition of her contributions to the advancement of medical science. Lacks, a Black woman, was suffering from cervical cancer when she was being treated at the Johns
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By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, The State Department’s watchdog has opened a number of reviews related to the US exit from Afghanistan, according to a letter from the acting inspector general obtained by CNN. In the letter dated Monday, Diana Shaw told top lawmakers on a number of congressional committees that the Office of Inspector
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Written by Misha Cornelius The Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University is pleased to announce a virtual event celebrating the inauguration of the center. The event will take place on October 20, during the week of Howard Homecoming, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via livestream. The Howard University community is invited to
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By Leslie Perrot and Amir Vera, The family of Elijah McClain has reached a settlement agreement with the city of Aurora, Colorado, the city and attorneys representing his family confirmed Monday. The amount of the settlement will be undisclosed until the city signs the agreement and McClain’s family decides on an allocation process for McClain’s mother, Sheneen
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